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IDEM convenes the global dental community for three days of innovation and exchange

SINGAPORE: IDEM Singapore is welcoming dental professionals from across the region and beyond to its 14th edition, held under the theme “Innovating smart...

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Osteology Vienna: Corporate symposium focuses on Symbionic Teeth and peri-implantitis prevention

VIENNA, Austria: As part of the International Osteology Symposium, which will take place in Vienna next week, Patent Medical will host a corporate symposium...

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“Digital dentistry has transformed the way we diagnose, plan, communicate and deliver treatment”

At IDEM Singapore 2026, American Board-certified prosthodontist and oral rehabilitation specialist Dr Anas Aloum will discuss how digital workflows are ...

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Seventh EAS congress gets underway in Brussels

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Aligner Society (EAS) opened the seventh edition of its annual scientific congress today, marking a decade of excellence and...

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“Most scanning errors are not caused by poor technology but by a lack of controlled geometry”

Prof. Adam Nulty is a leading expert in digital implant workflows. At IDEM 2026 in Singapore, he will challenge a common assumption in all-on-X dentistry: ...

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Singapore DSO eyes China expansion

SINGAPORE: In March, Aoxin Q & M Dental Group announced a memorandum of understanding for the proposed acquisition of an undisclosed dental chain in ...

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“KRAKDENT has become a key meeting point for the dental industry”

As one of the leading dental exhibitions in central and eastern Europe, KRAKDENT has grown significantly over the past three decades. Organised by Targi w ...

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Elite athletes face hidden oral health crisis

LONDON, England: Elite athletes may represent peak physical performance, but growing evidence suggests that their oral health is often far from ...

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Digital and AI dentistry Symposium 2026 attracts more than 3,900 participants

Last week, a DT Study Club symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital dentistry brought together dental professionals from around the world for a...

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Early bird registration extended for Osstem Europe Meeting 2026

PRAGUE, Czech Republic: In collaboration with OIC Europe, Osstem Europe has opened registration for this year’s Osstem Europe Meeting, which will take ...

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AI is reshaping digital dentistry in the Asia-Pacific region

Over the past four decades, the digitalisation of dental practice has profoundly transformed oral care in the Asia-Pacific region. In the 1980s, early ...

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Bridging the gap: International consensus on aligner therapy

The rapid evolution of aligner therapy has often left a gap between research findings and daily clinical practice. To address this, the Italian Society of ...

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Dentsply Sirona’s Implant Solutions World Summit 2026 unveils scientific programme and masterclasses

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona is inviting clinicians from around the world to Gothenburg in Sweden on 25–27 June for Implant Solutions World ...

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Dental lighting exposure linked to retinal damage, study finds

CHENGDU, China: Epidemiological data suggests that dentists have a higher prevalence of ocular disease than other professionals, but the reasons remain ...

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New implant prognosis model shows strong five-year predictive value

SAN FRANCISCO, US: Unlike earlier implant prognosis models that focused on peri-implant bone loss or disease stage, a newly proposed system integrates ...

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Study examines effect of whitening toothpaste on CAD/CAM materials

ANKARA, Turkey: Given that the long-term performance of CAD/CAM restorative materials depends on both their intrinsic properties and response to staining ...

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HASSBIO launches global online shop and revamped website

GANGNEUNG, South Korea: HASSBIO, a specialist in dental ceramic materials, has launched a global online shop and redesigned its corporate website to improve...

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Using the split denture workflow in exocad’s DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz

The newest DentalCAD release from exocad, DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz, introduces a new split denture workflow, available in the Bar Module. Users can now ...

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Study finds high rate of undiagnosed diabetes in dental patients

LONDON, England: Routine dental appointments may offer a practical opportunity to identify undiagnosed diabetes risk, according to new research from ...

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Smartphone imaging tool supports early detection of oral cancer

HOUSTON, US: Because oral cancer is still frequently only diagnosed at an advanced stage, there is a need for adjunctive tools that support early detection ...

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MRC European Summit combines education and networking

WAALWIJK, Netherlands: From 18 to 20 November, the seventh edition of the MRC European Summit, hosted by Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC), will take place ...

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Prof. Mia Rakić appointed EFP president, sets focus on research and policy

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Prof. Mia Rakić has been appointed president of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), succeeding Dr Spyros Vassilopoulos. ...

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Osstem Master Course expands into global clinical education programme

SEOUL, South Korea: The Osstem Master Course is a comprehensive, integrated clinical programme comprising 24 sessions. Moving beyond one-off courses, it ...

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Dentsply Sirona webinar to spotlight ortho-restorative workflow

This week, Dentsply Sirona will host a webinar exploring how orthodontics and restorative dentistry can be combined to support predictable smile ...

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Israeli initiative improves dental care for patients with disabilities

VIENNA, Austria: Many patients with disabilities are treated under general anaesthesia to manage anxiety or behavioural challenges. However, this approach ...

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“3D printing is already delivering tangible clinical value in removable prosthodontics”

MUNICH, Germany: Additive manufacturing is rapidly gaining importance in removable prosthodontics. To inform clinicians, a recent review has provided an ...

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AI and aligners: Efficiency without losing clinical oversight

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to significantly transform digital dentistry. In aligner therapy, AI-driven systems now assist with tooth ...

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FDI World Dental Congress 2026 to present forward-looking scientific programme

GENEVA, Switzerland: The FDI World Dental Congress (WDC) 2026 will take place in Prague in the Czech Republic from 4 to 7 September, bringing the global ...

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Wearable oral biosensor detects inflammation in real time

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, US: A new intra-oral biosensor developed in the US could transform how periodontal disease is detected and monitored. Aiming to help...

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BDA warns dentist expansion alone will not solve NHS dental crisis

LONDON, England: The UK government’s plan to expand registration routes for overseas dentists has been positioned as a major step towards easing the ...

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Glass-ceramic veneer cementation: Full adhesive workflow with PANAVIA Veneer LC

In my experience, the cementation of glass-ceramic veneers is one of the most technique-sensitive procedures in restorative dentistry, owing to the minimal ...

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Snus linked to gingival damage but not periodontitis, review finds

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: As the popularity of snus continues to grow, so too does the diversity of products available, which now include portion-packed snus and ...

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Dentsply Sirona integrates VDW brand into unified identity

CHARLOTTE, N.C., US: Dentsply Sirona has integrated the VDW brand into its corporate identity as part of a branding update intended to create greater ...

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Dentistry ends 2025 on a high

LEIPZIG, Germany: The fourth quarter of 2025 yielded signs of improvement in the North American dental market, including US distributor giant Henry Schein ...

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Class II restoration with thermo-viscous composite

In an earlier article on this topic,1 I demonstrated the workability of thermo-viscous composites. After warming, the composite can be easily handled for ...

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Norwegian dentists’ pulp treatment choices driven by availability, not evidence

TROMSØ, Norway: Despite evidence that hydraulic calcium silicate cements generally achieve better outcomes in vital pulp therapy, calcium hydroxide has ...

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